The number 94, a quiet locker, and a team trying to heal: Cowboys pay tribute to Marshawn Kneeland
Cowboys players and fans honored the young defensive end in their first game since his death, filling the night with quiet tributes and shared grief.

Marshawn Kneeland, the Dallas Cowboys defensive end, was found dead on November 6 in an apparent suicide at just 24. During Monday night’s game, Kneeland was honored with a minute’s silence and a series of heartfelt gestures from teammates and fans.
Dak Prescott takes a moment to honor Marshawn Kneeland ahead of MNF.pic.twitter.com/4Lqt8rwHLt
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2025
The matchup against the Raiders marked the Cowboys’ first appearance since his passing. Players wore blue T-shirts bearing his face and name as a tribute, and a large photo of Kneeland lit up the giant screens at Allegiant Stadium. They also added a sticker with the number 94 – the number he wore – to the back of their helmets, a detail that is expected to remain through the rest of the season.
The Dallas Cowboys honored Marshawn Kneeland during their first game back since his passing 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lX3xjsSFmw
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) November 18, 2025
Inside the locker room, the Cowboys prepared a stall to remember Kneeland, complete with a jersey ready to be worn. Dallas went on to win 33–16 over the Raiders behind a strong performance from Dak Prescott and standout nights from receivers George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb.
The Raiders honored Marshawn Kneeland ahead of their game vs. the Cowboys ❤️ pic.twitter.com/w6F8jGeppU
— ESPN (@espn) November 18, 2025
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